The Cycling Brief

In this episode you ask your cycling related questions, and we answer. It's as simple as that.

Question 1: I’m finding it hard to work out a good way to fuel my evening rides. How should I approach nutrition throughout the day if I have a training session or event later on?

Question 2: I’m thinking about a new set of wheels. Is it a good idea to go tubeless now?

Question 3: Should I think about changing the insoles of my cycling shoes?

If you are new to Semi-Pro Cycling, check out the back catalogue of shows on all aspects of performance at Semi-Pro Cycling Podcasts

Or download the Weekly Workout Stack - The guide that shows you how to structure your training week and use your training time more effectively, and I’ll also send you a best of our episodes straight to your inbox. CLICK HERE to download NOW.

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Back in 2014, on the Semi Pro Cycling Podcast we looked at the arguments for and against the three families of altitude training; Live High Train High, Live Low Train High, and Live High Train Low. What we learned then was that what you decide to be best for you might be completely different the next time you decide to do it.

Today we look at the developments in altitude training that have been made in the last 5 years. What has changed and what is now considered to be effective? That’s what we’re going to look at today.

If you’re interested in learning about up to date benefits of altitude training and what works best for you, then this is the show for you.

If you are new to Semi-Pro Cycling, check out the back catalogue of shows on all aspects of performance at Semi-Pro Cycling Podcasts

Or download the Weekly Workout Stack - The guide that shows you how to structure your training week and use your training time more effectively, and I’ll also send you a best of our episodes straight to your inbox. CLICK HERE to download NOW.

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

In this episode you ask your cycling related questions, and we answer. It's as simple as that.

Question 1: I’ve crashed recently and just don’t feel the same as I did before. What can I do to get my confidence back?

Question 2: I’ve been off the bike for the last two months and dread to think how low my power numbers have gone. How should I go about getting back into riding and training?

Question 3: I like listening to podcasts and music while riding and feel like it’s a great training aid. Am I risking my life or is there nothing to worry about?

Question 4: For those of us on a smart trainer who aren’t using power match, what are your calibration tips to ensure consistent readings?

Question 5: I’ve spent so much time reading contrasting views on carboloading before an event and I still don’t have a clear idea. What is the latest expert opinion on this?

If you are new to Semi-Pro Cycling, check out the back catalogue of shows on all aspects of performance at Semi-Pro Cycling Podcasts

Or download the Weekly Workout Stack - The guide that shows you how to structure your training week and use your training time more effectively, and I’ll also send you a best of our episodes straight to your inbox. CLICK HERE to download NOW.

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

On a recent episode of the Semi-Pro Cycling podcast, we had Dean Phllips on the show, a Masters rider who can basically be summed up as a multiple world champion and world record holder. It was Dean’s dedication to finding the ultimate aerodynamic setup that started our journey into aero perfection.

Today though, we’re going to take this journey one step further and challenge some aero assumptions and the way things have always been done, which is why we’ve brought in some help from a self-professed aerodynamicist, pro rider and multiple national champion.

This episode will no doubt provide you with lots of useful information that you can take away and apply to your own cycling.

Click here to listen and ask questions at semiprocycling.com

If you are new to Semi-Pro Cycling, check out the back catalogue of shows on all aspects of performance at Semi-Pro Cycling Podcasts

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

In this episode you ask your cycling related questions, and we answer. It's as simple as that.

Question 1: How much does the Coffee Stop affect my training?

Question 2: Is there any way to fix ripped Lycra. I had a crash recently and tore up some of my favourite kit.

Question 3: What's the big deal about Foam Rollers. How useful are they and how do I use them?

Question 4: Are MIPS helmets worth the extra cash?

Question 5: How can I have a successful group ride with so many differences in level?

Question 6: When do I need to be careful when using Zwift or other Smart Trainer software?

Question 7: Can I ride road on a CX bike?

Question 8: Is it worth flying with your bike? What are the other options?

If you are new to Semi-Pro Cycling, check out the back catalogue of shows on all aspects of performance at Semi-Pro Cycling Podcasts

Or download the Weekly Workout Stack - The guide that shows you how to structure your training week and use your training time more effectively, and I’ll also send you a best of our episodes straight to your inbox. CLICK HERE to download NOW.

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Any athlete can relate to the time old image of the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other. The angel is telling us to keep going, to push ourselves that extra mile, while the devil is tempting us to quit, telling us it will all be over if we stop..

Are you a quitter? Or do you have the ability to tell yourself to keep going? Is it possible to adapt your brain to tell your body to go harder and further?.

In today’s episode we speak to an expert on mental fitness, the ability to push through the pain of exercise to go the extra mile. He gives us his insights on what he has done in life to build mental fitness and toughness, and some tips on how you can start training your brain today..

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

To be a great cyclist, there is more to it than having good legs. Many competing cyclists focus on fitness and think that's enough to find a place on a team, or to win bike races..

Having what´s known as “headroom” is a concept that may be unfamiliar to most. It's the idea that a rider possesses, along with fitness and natural talent, the ability to hone certain skills and a mental balance that are the makings of a great cyclist.

This episode deals what teams look for in an aspiring pro, and some interesting takeaways for everybody at home to help you recognise your own headroom and use it to grow as a cyclist.

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Today we return for the second part of our interview with Phil Gaimon. If you missed out on the last episode have a listen here

In this part of the podcast we have some important lessons to be learnt for anyone even considering what it´s like to be a pro cyclist. It’s not just about cycling or trying to be a pro though, there are great lessons here about following your dreams and getting the most out of where you end up, that anyone can learn from.

If you are new to Semi-Pro Cycling, check out the back catalogue of shows on all aspects of performance at Semi-Pro Cycling Podcasts

Or download the Weekly Workout Stack - The guide that shows you how to structure your training week and use your training time more effectively, and I’ll also send you a best of our episodes straight to your inbox. CLICK HERE to download NOW.

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Is being a pro cyclist all it´s cracked up to be? Does riding your bike for a living, being paid to travel, being handed top of the line kit, or even just being recognised as a pro sound like a dream job to you?

Cycling can be just as shitty as any other high-profile profession, where you get taken advantage of for money, for time and sometimes your ambition -- but hey, if you want to live the pro cycling dream, you have to take the good with the bad. And that’s what today’s show is about - a look at both sides of pro cycling with ex-pro Phil Gaimon.

Click here to listen and ask questions at semiprocycling.com

If you are new to Semi-Pro Cycling, check out the back catalogue of shows on all aspects of performance at Semi-Pro Cycling Podcasts

Or download the Weekly Workout Stack - The guide that shows you how to structure your training week and use your training time more effectively, and I’ll also send you a best of our episodes straight to your inbox. CLICK HERE to download NOW.

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING.